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elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /


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Party strategist Caroline Welles, who works to elect first-time Democratic women to state legislatures, said the 13-point swing from 2024 margins across special elections is "reason for us to feel bullish."

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

If they elect to go with Plum at the point guard spot, they could start Burrell as a small forward after her strong offseason with Unrivaled, but they still need more depth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Voters in Wales go to the polls on 7 May where they will elect 96 new MSs, up from 60.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The party expects to elect one MSP for the North East region at the Scottish election in May - meaning the lead candidate is likely to secure a place at Holyrood.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At that moment, I wished I could elect Mr. Reilly as my grandfather.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson




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